Cessna are showing off the third prototype of the SkyCatcher light sport aircraft at this week’s EAA AirVenture convention at Oshkosh.  With ATSM compliance in the bag, the way is clear for deliveries to start later this year.  Flight International, once again showing what can be done with online publishing, have posted some great footage on their website.  Click on the picture below to watch it.

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